| Location | Winchester, VA |
Department
PHARMACY - 207070
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
Pay Grade
173
Job Description
The Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine functions in a hybrid role that integrates operational staffing with advanced clinical and administrative responsibilities within the Emergency Department. This position is part of the interdisciplinary team, supporting rapid, evidence-based medication management in a high-acuity environment.
The pharmacist serves as a clinical resource for emergency medicine, ensuring safe, effective, and timely medication use through real-time order verification, therapeutic consultation, and protocol-driven care. Responsibilities include development and optimization of ED-specific policies, order sets, and clinical pathways; promoting formulary compliance; and leading performance improvement initiatives focused on medication safety and patient outcomes.
The Clinical Staff Pharmacist actively identifies and resolves medication-related issues, participates in emergency response and critical care decision-making, and documents clinical interventions and cost avoidance in accordance with organizational standards. The role includes ongoing collaboration with physicians, nurses, and leadership to address safety concerns, reduce error-prone processes, and enhance quality of care.
Additionally, the pharmacist contributes to medication-use policy development, supports Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) activities, and remains current with emerging therapies and evidence-based practices in emergency medicine. This position also plays a key role in staff education, competency development, and precepting pharmacy learners.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited program required.
Required: Successful completion of PGY-1 residency program
Preferred: Successful completion of PGY-2 residency program in emergency medicine or critical care
Certification & Licensures
Virginia and/or West Virginia Pharmacy License required (or acquired within 90 days of hire) based on location of work assignment.
Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and emergency/critical care medication management.
Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills in high-acuity environments.
Ability to evaluate medication orders for safety, appropriateness, and therapeutic outcomes.
Effective interdisciplinary communication with physicians, nurses, and care teams.
Ability to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related issues, including safety events.
Ability to prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced, high-stress setting.
Ability to develop and implement clinical protocols, performance improvements, and staff education.
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.